3613_EarthFarms_renewapplic_20220607

WIND RIVER
ENVIRONMENTAL
11/15/2021
North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Waste Management
Solid Waste Section
1646 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1646
Subject: Permit Amendment (Renewal)
To Whom it May Concern,
This memorandum serves a request for permit amendment (renewal) for the Solid Waste
Composting Permit for Earth Farms LLC in Dallas, NC, permit SWC-36-13.
Enclosed, you will find the documentation and required narrative that satisfies the questions
outlined in Sections 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, as outlined in the NC Compost Facility Types 2, 3, and 4
Permit Application Guidance.
Should you have any questions or additional required information please do not hesitate to
contact us, and we will provide you with a swift response.
The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at 704-689-9249 or
rellis(uwrenvironmental.com. The Earth Farm's office number is 704-922-1775.
Ryan Ellis
Branch Manager
WIRE Earth Farms

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Large Type III - Compost Permit Renewal
Date: 15 November 15, 2021
Section 1— General Information - Provide a narrative discussion, including the following:
1. The name of the facility or proposed facility. Street address of the facility. Include the facility type:
large or small, and Type 2, 3, or 4.
Earth Farms, 351 Colt Thornburg Rd., Dallas, NC 28034. Large Type III.
2. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the applicant/owner and contact person.
Wind River Environmental LLC dba Earth Farms Organics,
Contact person Ryan Ellis, Branch Manager, Earth Farms, 351 Colt Thornburg Rd., Dallas, NC 28034, 704-
689-9249
3. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the landowner, if not the applicant. A
landowner authorization form must be signed and notarized if the facility owner/operator is not the
landowner (see attached form).
Applicant is the landowner / N/A
4. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of the engineer and/or composting consultant
(if applicable).
N/A
5. Name, address, telephone number, and email address of person to receive permit fee invoices and
annual fee invoices, if applicable
Ryan Ellis, Branch Manager, Earth Farms, 351 Colt Thornburg Rd., Dallas, NC 28034, 704-689-9249
Section 3 - Design Plan — Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that includes
the following items:
1. List the types of feedstocks, residuals, bulking materials, and amendments to be accepted (for
example, yard waste, land clearing debris, pre -consumer food waste, post -consumer food waste, grease
trap waste, agricultural waste, etc.). For each material, provide a description, list the sources, and
indicate whether it will be accepted from the general public. Analytical data will be required for
materials that could contain metals or other contaminants, such as commercial or industrial by-
products. For Type 4 wastewater treatment plant sludge/biosolids, provide analytical analysis of total
metals by SW-846 methods, for arsenic, cadmium, copper, lead, mercury, molybdenum, nickel,
selenium, and zinc, for each waste source.

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The compost is manufactured from a mixture of Yard waste, land clearing debris, pre -consumer food
waste, post -consumer food waste, mulch, animal bedding, ground corn cobs, ground yard waste, FOG
wastes (dewatered grease trap residuals), construction debris (clean, unfinished wallboard, wood pallets
where nails can be removed, clean wood scrap), vegetative agricultural/agribusiness wastes such as wet,
indigestible hay or forage, corn stover, cotton gin trash, peanuts hulls, and land clearing debris material.
See attachment for details. No waste is accepted from the general public and only accepted from
licensed contractors and waste sources.
Feedstock
Description of Feedstock
Sources
Is it
Potential for
accepted
metals
from the
contamination?
General
Public?
Septage
Stanley Environmental collects
Licensed waste hauler
No
No
septage from customers with
Stanley Environmental
septage systems in the area.
Dewatered Grease
FOG, brown grease trap waste
Licensed waste haulers
No
No
Trap
collected from food processing
establishments, restaurants, etc.
in the area.
Hardwood Mulch
Double hammers wood chips
City of Charlotte
No
No
Ground Corn Cobs
Ground corn cobs
Licensed Waste Haulers
No
No
Straw
Clean unused straw
Earth Farms
No
No
Ground Yard Waste
Double hammered yard waste
City of Gastonia
No
No
Land Clearing Debris
Ground land clearing vegetation
Licensed Landscape
No
No
matter.
companies, Contractors
Food Waste
Clean source segregated food
Collected on food waste
No
No
waste streams.
collection routes and various
commercial, educational and
food processing customers
2. Provide an estimate of the total amount of materials to be received at the facility per day, week, or
month, in tons or cubic yards. Provide an approximate amount for each type of feedstock to be
received, per day, week, or month. Describe any seasonal variation for any of the materials.
A. Up to —10-20 dry tons/day grease trap waste
B. Up to — 2.5 dry tons/day of septage
C. Up to — 60 tons of food and vegetative waste per day
D. Up to — 15 tons per day food waste feedstock from municipal, commercial, educational, and
industrial sources.
These volumes will vary, but total production from all sources will not exceed 30,000 tons annually.
Should production quotas increase, a permit modification will be requested.

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3. Provide design capacity of the facility, best estimate. The site capacity is the incoming volume, or
throughput, per year, and is based on the compost method, duration of the process, and the size of the
facility. Show calculations for Large Type 3 and 4 facilities. This is for information purposes only, not to
be regulated.
See below for design and estimate of yearly volume.
Food Waste Mixing Pit
FoodWaste
30 Dry Tons/Day
4. Provide a description and sizing of the storage areas or containers for feedstocks, amendment,
recyclables, finished compost, and waste.
The Earth Farms, LLC Compost Facility consists of a series of gravel, concrete and compacted soil pads
each of varying size. The site contains several distinct areas. There are:
• Area or bay 1-Material receiving (1,000 square yards)
• Area or bay 2-Material processing and dewatering area (4,000 square yards)
• Area or bay 3-Material curing and VAR compliance area (44,316 square yards)
• Area of bay 4- PFRP compliance area (3,000 square yards)
• Area of bay 5- Outside storage -areas suited for storing finished compost or dry feedstock
materials (6,000 square yards)
• in addition to these defined areas, the site also contains tanks for storage and treatment of the
raw materials to be processed and composted. These consist of above ground tanks ranging
from 6,500 to 10,000 gallons capacity, a dewatering box and other infrastructure permitted as a
part of the on -going septage and grease trap waste management program.

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5. Describe and provide compost recipes.
a. For Type 2 operations, describe plan for balancing the carbon and nitrogen ratio ("browns"
and "greens").
b. For Type 3 and Type 4 operations, provide carbon to nitrogen ratio (C:N) testing and
calculations. There are compost recipe calculators online that can assist with this, balancing
density, moisture, and C:N ratio.
The various blends and mixtures of compost are developed based on proprietary mixes and
blends developed by Earth Farms LLC depending on the feedstocks available and the specific
end uses.
The compost blends are made from a mixture of hardwood tree waste, land clearing debris, yard
and leaf waste, dewatered grease trap wastes, pre- and post -consumer usage food waste, and
vegetative wastes from food operations. The ground yard waste, hardwood tree waste, and land
clearing debris is added to increase carbon levels. The table below is used to define
characteristics of raw materials that may be incorporated in compost mixture.
Typical ratio used are:
• 1-6 Dewatered Grease Trap waste to Carbon source
• 1- 6 Dewatered Septage to Carbon source
• 1- 4 Food and Vegetative waste, or food waste to Carbon Source
Raw Material
% N
C:N Ratio
% Moisture Content
Septage
1.0
40:1
95
Dewatered Grease Trap
1.0
60:1
70
Hardwood Mulch
.5
83
17
Sawdust Bedding
.24
442
20
Ground Corn Cobs
.6
98
15
Straw
.5
120
40
Ground Yard Waste
.9
54
40
Land Clearing Debris
.09
560
5
Food Waste
1.0
30
95

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6. Describe methods used for measuring, shredding, mixing, and proportioning feedstock materials, to
ensure the proper ratios are met.
• The compost is manufactured from a mixture of Substrate (the non-putrescible materials) like
hardwood and softwood chips and sawdust, ground corn cobs, ground yard waste, etc. with the
feedstock (the putrescible materials) like animal bedding, FOG wastes, pre and post -consumer
food waste, vegetative/agribusiness wastes
• All the Feedstock (putrescible material) are mixed and blended with a suitable Substrate (the
non-putrescible materials) in the concrete mixing pit on the day of arrival to prevent nuisance
problems.
• The substrate materials (Wood chips, yard waste etc.) for staging purposes are stored in the raw
material storage areas for subsequent use as needed.
• Feedstocks and Substrates are measured and added into the mixing pit in increments of 5 cubic
yards using a front -loader to achieve the required ratio. Feed stocks and substrates are mixed by
combining feedstocks and substrates directly on top of each other in the concrete, water sealed
mixing pit. And then flips and mixes the compost mixture by rolling and fluffing material with
the front loader bucket.
• The blended compost materials are then transported and placed on a windrow compost
production pad area.
• On the pad the windrows continue the composting process that takes approximately 30 days,
the windrows are regularly turned (Mixed) using a windrow turner to meet and maintain
required time, temperature and turns as required by our permit. At the end of the composting
process, once compost has met all time, temperature and turns required the PFRP/VAR
compliant compost is moved by a loader and dump truck to the finished compost, storage pad
for curing. The finished compost is stored on the curing pad for further curing and stabilization.
• A portion of the finished compost is sold in bulk as a soil amendment, but the majority is
blended with topsoil or sand etc. and marketed as a finish garden blend or topsoil blend.

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• 7. Provide a process flow diagram of the entire facility, including the type, size, and location of
all major equipment, and feedstock flow streams. The flow streams should indicate the quantity
of materials on a wet weight and volume. Also include plans and specifications for the facility,
including manufacturer's performance data for all equipment selected.
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• A rubber -tired CAT/VOLVO/John Deere loader is used to mix the wood chips and feed stock on
the concrete mixing pad.
• The primary processing equipment utilized at the site for composting is a Komptech rotating
drum compost windrow turner, is a tracked vehicle and powered by it's own CAT motor. The
rotating drum rotate and mixes and turns the windrows as it travels down the windrow. The
drum is approximately 18 feet in length. The drum turner straddles the windrow which are
average 15'ft wide and 6'ft high.
• A McCloskey 619 and 621 Trommel Screener is used to screen the finished compost. The
screener is loaded with the Cat Loader.
8. Provide the anticipated process duration for each stage of the process, including receiving,
preparation, composting, curing, and distribution.
• Receiving:
• On day of arrival, the non-putrescible materials are stored in the raw material storage
areas for subsequent use as needed for staging purposes.
• On day of arrival Feedstocks are offloaded into one of the mixing pits, and then the pit
operator using a 5 Cubic Yard front -loader blends the feedstock with the Substrate at
the required ratios.
• Then mixes the compost blend by rolling and fluffing material with the front loader
bucket.
• The materials are then transported by loader or dump truck and placed on the windrow
pads.
• The windrow compost process continues in these open windrows for approximately 30
days for placement to product.
• At the end of the composting process, the PFRP/VAR compliant compost is moved by a
loader and or dump truck onto the finished compost storage pad for curing. The finished
compost is to be stored here for further curing and stabilization until it is ready to be
screened, typically less than 180 days.
• The cured compost is moved to the screening pad by loader and screened. Typically,
only on the screening pad for a day or two.
• A portion of the finished compost is sold in bulk as a soil amendment, but the majority is
blended with topsoil or sand etc. and marketed as a finish garden blend or topsoil blend.
These products are then sold to customers, typically in bulk. If sold in wholesale
transactions, compost or compost blends are loaded onto either a 30 Cubic yard Dump
Truck or 40 cubic yard tractor and trailer and delivered to customers by Earth Farms
tractor operators. If sold in retail transaction, compost is pickup up onsite by Earth
Farms customer or delivered to site of use, in no less than 20 Cubic yard quantities.

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9. Describe the compost method (windrow, static aerated pile, in -vessel, etc.), and method for time and
temperature monitoring.
• Once formed into a windrow, compost must come to temperate at 130 degrees Fahrenheit for a
minimum of three days. Temperature of piles is monitored daily using a 36-inch temperature
probe that is inserted into the mid center of the windrow every 20-30ft. the temperature of
each windrow is recorded in a log each time it is taken. Once temperature is held at a minimum
of 130 degrees, not to exceed 170 degrees for a minimum of three days, the Komptech windrow
turner is utilized to turn the windrow in its entirety. This process repeats every three days, for a
minimum of five times over a 21-day period. Once PFRP is successfully completed, compost is
moved from windrows and placed in a static curing pile for no more than 180 days.
10. For outdoor facilities, describe surface water control features, including run-on and run-off. Describe
grading and sloping of site surface to prevent ponding of water. Describe plan for operation of the
facility in wet weather. Surface water must be diverted from the operational, compost curing, and
storage areas. For sites that will have run-off from the facility operation, a stormwater/wastewater
permit will most likely be required (see page 2 for contact information).
• Each pad is graded at a 2% grade slope to ensure natural drainage, evaporation of surface water.
• All stormwater and run-off are contained and managed by windrow pad earthworks berms. No
stormwater or run-off exits the pads.
• The water is collected via 2500-3500 gallon pump trucks and is either applied back and
incorporated into the compost, treated in the wastewater treatment facility and discharged to
Two Rivers POTW or stored onsite and treated for permitted land application.
• Run-on of any exterior water is prevented due to pad earthworks. Landscape buffers are placed
around operating pads to prevent potential run-off water.
• Compost windrows are positioned parallel to the grade on the pads in a manner to prevent the
contamination of completed windrows.
11. Process water or contact water (water and liquid that has come into contact with compost or
feedstocks) may either be collected and disposed of separately, or for some facilities, it may be
approved for combining with clean surface water run-off for discharge from the site with a
stormwater/wastewater permit. Describe the collection, storage, and disposal of process water.
Disposal could involve connection with a sanitary sewer line, or collection in a holding tank, with the
liquid periodically pumped and removed from the site for proper disposal. Process water may also be
added back to the compost; however, time and temperature requirements to reduce pathogens must
begin again, and the text should describe this.
• The site plan indicates that compost production areas/pads are sloped toward a runoff
collection area.
• Excess runoff will be returned to the compost windrow areas as liquid or transported off site to
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• Content of the collection area or shallow basin are removed as needed and are normally
incorporated back into compost batch as a liquid and nitrogen source or are allowed to
evaporate.
• Any addition of run-off water back to the windrow is carried out in the primary loading of the
windrow and results in an additional full processing and heat cycle which results in the Process
to Further Reduce Pathogen (PFRP) to be repeated.
• Also, option to lime stabilize and land apply.
• In very wet conditions or in an emergency, such as a sustained power outage or equipment
breakdown, the collected runoff will be transferred to the nearby wastewater treatment facility
in Cramerton, NC.
12. Describe any amendments (lime, wood ash, gypsum, etc.) to be added to the finished compost, if
applicable, including the amount. For wood ash, provide analytical data for total metals by methods in
SW-846. Describe storage of the amendments, maximum pile size, and methods to prevent surface
water run-on and run-off, if applicable. If wood ash is added, it should be stated that samples for
required finished compost metals analysis will be taken from the compost after the ash is added.
• No amendments outside of soil and sand are added to compost.
13. Describe controls to address dust and other air emissions (example, a spray mist for dust). For indoor
facilities, describe how particulates are minimized.
• A water truck with a fan like sprayer on the rear of the truck will pump and spray roads to
reduce dust on roads and pathways.
14. Describe any recycling or other material handling processes used at the facility.
• N/A
Section 4 - Operation Plan — Provide a narrative discussion, broken into appropriate sections, that
includes the following items:
1. Name and contact for the person responsible for the operation of the facility
• Ryan Ellis, Branch Manager, 704-689-9249, 351 Colt Thornburg Rd, Dallas NC 28304
2. A list and description of the equipment, scales, structures, unloading area, water source, hopper, and
any other feedstock or compost management devices. Also describe equipment maintenance.
Compost Equipment:
Superior Scale Inc. Avery -Weigh Tronix Scale:
• Weigh in and out trucks to determine weight of loads.
Receiving mix pit:
0 Two cast in place concrete below grade mixing pits.

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Office building and shop:
• Office building and workshop building.
Komptech Topturn X60 Windrow Turner:
• Aerate Materials
• Turn Windrows
VOLVO L110H Loader:
• Mix feed stock and load truck to transport to windrow
• Top dress windrows
• Transport compost to curing piles
• Load products onto trucks to be transported to market
CATERPILLAR 950M:
• Mix feed stock and load truck to transport to windrow
• Top dress windrows
• Transport compost to curing piles
• Load products onto trucks to be transported to market
John Deere 624J Loaders and similar CAT, and VOLVO Loaders
• Mix feed stock and load truck to transport to windrow
• Top dress windrows
• Transport compost to curing piles
• Load products onto trucks to be transported to market
McCloskey 619 & 6215creeners
• Produce Final Products
• Screen compost
Kenworth Dump Truck:
• Transport compost to windrows
• Transport feedstock around facility
• Deliver finished product to market
Mack Roll -off Truck:
• Transport feedstock around facility
• Run food waste route and pickup food waste from clients
Water source:
0 Well water.

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* All equipment maintenance is completed according to manufactures specifications through
contracted maintenance personnel.
Please see below.
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3. Site security and access control. Large sites must be secured by gates, chains, berms, fences, or other
measures to prevent unauthorized entry. Include whether the site will receive feedstocks or residuals
from the general public.
Security:
• The site is secured by fencing on all boundaries, and at entry and exit points there are gates that
are chained and locked when facility is not in operation. Compost Pads are also bermed on their
perimeter.
Receipt of Feedstocks:
• Feedstock receipt is limited to licensed contractors.
• Site has cameras installed to monitor operations.
• All vehicles entering the property must go over the scales and report to the administration office
before they can unload or pick up material.
• All incoming feedstock is weighed and inspected.
• We do not accept feedstocks or residuals from the general public nor unlicensed operators.

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4. Confirm that an operator will be on duty at the site at all times while the facility is open for public use
to ensure compliance with operational requirements.
Public Operation:
• Public hours of operation are M-F 7:00am-5pm. During these hours of operation, operators,
administration and a supervisor are on the site and working at all times.
• Site is closed to the public during all other times.
• When the site is closed, and the staff leave the site the access gate is closed.
Access Roads:
Access roads are constructed of dirt and base stone "Crush-n-Run." Roads are compacted and well
maintained at all times. Road construction yields entry during times of inclement weather and
deteriorating conditions. Roads will be graded and leveled following weather events and watered to
control dust during dry periods.
• Access roads are constructed of compacted stone base and are well maintained.
This ensures access at all times. We have a road grader on site and a water truck on site and these
are used to maintain the roads and keep the dust down.
6. A schedule for operations, including days and hours of operation, preparations before opening, and
procedures to be followed after closing for the day.
Operational Hours:
• The site is open to the public M-F 7:00am-5:00p, except for holidays. The site has operators working
on Saturday and Sunday 7:00am-7:00p, but is closed to the public.
• Operations team reviews daily schedule for delivery of finished products, production schedule, and
feedstock receipt. Team meets to outline roles and responsibilities for the day. Leadership reviews
compliance logs and outlines and major events.
• To close the day the team meets to outline roles and responsibilities for the next day.
• Team reviews customer order requirements and develops a plan to address any issues.
• Team reviews gallons/tons/Cubic Yards of feedstocks received.
• Compost tech records discharge meter reading, pre-treated water ph., and updates compliance log.
• Team records any major events or visitors.
• Operators safely park, store and secure equipment for the night.
• Plant operators' clean stations, secure equipment, and shut down pre-treatment plant.
• Compost windrows are surveilled by supervisors to ensure site is secured, material is in storage, and
there are no fires, spills, or standing water.
• After personnel leave, the gate is locked, and the site is secured.
7. Signs to be posted at the entrance. Signs must provide a description of the types of wastes that may
be received, the types of waste prohibited, operating hours, permit number, and emergency contact
phone numbers. The sign should state that no hazardous waste, asbestos containing waste, or medical
waste can be received at the site.

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Please see below demonstrating compliance.
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Solid Waste Campost Facility
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WE ACCEPT:
ND-Hatard— materiaks induding: Grease Trap Waste, 5epti,
Waite. Food Waste, Wood Material (wood cNpe ..d yard
waste 1, and cotton gin waste.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT:
Asbestos Containing Waste
Hazardous Waste
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Hours of Operation
M-F 7-30AM•4:3PPM
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DoOd Ryder 70 299-3469
8. Permanent boundary markers may be required, depending on the layout of the site, to maintain the
operation's required setbacks to the property line or to other nearby residences, wells, floodplains, etc.
If natural or existing benchmarks don't exist, include a description of the boundary markers, installed at
intervals to allow for line of sight from one marker to the next.
• Boundary markers are not required.
• But berms are established around the composting pads to define the pad edges.
9. List of personnel required and the responsibilities of each position.
Branch Manager -
Job Description:
• -Daily Supervision of Staff
• -Inspect Facility Daily
• -Responsible for Direction of Operations Supervisor and Compost Tech
• -Responsible for all record keeping
• -Prepare yearly budget
• -Manage all maintenance of equipment and facilities
Operations Supervisor -
Job Description:
• -Daily Direct Supervision of Staff
• -Assist with facility inspection; fix or mitigate any deficiencies
• -Inspect each piece of equipment on a daily basis
• -Review daily work orders and plan delivery routes
• -Direct supervision of site safety

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• -Provide Branch Manager with feedback on operations, maintenance, and safety
Lead Compost Tech -
Job Description:
• -Check temperature of windrows
• -Operate Komptech windrow turner
• -Implement Compost Recipes
• -Responsible for record keeping and testing according to the facility permit
• -Responsible for compost quality control
• -Maintain analytics for compost
Loader Operator -
Job Description:
• -Mix feedstock and transport to windrows
• -Routine equipment maintenance daily
• -Take up windrows
• -Screen finished compost
• -Load compost going to market
Plant Operators -
Job Description:
• -Operate dewatering box
• -Assist in recipe of feedstock
• -Assist with equipment maintenance
Equipment Operators -
Job Description:
• -Operate pump truck applying water to windrows
• -Drive tractor and trailer hauling feed stock
• -Haul finished product to market
• -Assist Operations Supervisor with daily tasks
10. For Large Type 2, Large Type 3, and Type 4 facilities, describe compliance with the personnel training
requirements described in Rule .1406 (19)(a) and (b), and .1406 (c). Existing facilities permitted before
Nov. 1, 2019 are required to meet the requirements of .1406 (19)(a) by no later than Nov. 1,
2022. Operators of new sites permitted after November 1, 2019, are required to meet the rule within
18 months of permit issuance.
• Branch Manager- USCC Certified Compost Training Lincoln, NE AUG 2021
• Lead Compost Tech- USCC Certified Compost Training Lincoln, NE AUG 2021
• Operations Supervisor - USCC Certified Compost Training Fort Collins, Colorado Nov 2021

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11. A narrative description of the compost process, from beginning to end, to include arrival of
materials, unloading, processing, mixing, storage, composting, curing, testing, final product storage, and
removal from site. Describe the location that each of the activities takes place, and the estimated time
for composting and curing.
• The composting process at the Earth Farms Compost Facility is depicted on the site plan showing
the processing area, the concrete mixing pad, the compost production windrows, the curing
area, and the screening/mixing area and may be described as follows:
o Dry raw materials such as sawdust, wood chips, bedding material, and ground pallet
materials (wooden pallets) are received and stored prior to use in "dry material" storage
areas.
o These materials are combined with a daily delivery of wet raw materials and the
dewatered materials generated on -site.
o The dry materials are placed directly onto the pad and the wet or processed
septage/grease trap materials are placed over the top of the material, these materials
are mixed and blended using a loader at the required ratio's.
o These materials are mixed in the mixing pit.
o The proper ratio of material introduced onto the mixing pad is determined by the
number of "buckets" of material placed by the loader.
o The bulk mixing operation thoroughly combines the raw material and "mixed" raw
materials are transferred to the compost production area.
o After initial treatment in the compost windrows for PFRP and VAR compliance, the
compost is removed to the initial storage area, where it is allowed to complete the
compost curing process.
• The critical flow duration in the active windrow is 15 days at required temperature with 5
consecutive turnings as required in rule.
• Typical time in an active windrow will be 4 to 6 weeks to allow for temperature to rise from
ambient to thermophilic.
• Curing and storage may require between 2 and 4 months depending on the season and the end
use
• Mixing and blending will be accomplished in a 24-to-48-hour duration.
12. Method for screening loads for unacceptable waste. Describe plan for handling incoming loads that
contain unacceptable waste. Describe storage of the unacceptable waste, the frequency of removal of
the waste (at least weekly), and final disposition.
• All incoming loads of waste will be screened by either plant operators, equipment operator,
operations supervisor, or branch manager.
• Visual inspections will be made by these personnel to ensure that any waste brought to site is
acceptable.
• If large batches of food waste, both pre and post -consumer, are brought onsite, mechanical
inspection may be necessary to determine that the load does not consist of unacceptable waste.
• No unacceptable waste will be permitted to be stored on site.

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• Waste generator will be informed of unacceptable waste and asked to remove it from site.
• Any plastic or other inorganic contamination found in incoming waste, that is removed is placed
in dumpster and taken to landfill for final disposal.
13. Any special feedstock or residual handling (e.g., odorous residuals, liquids, etc.).
• Earth Farms accepts and processes grease trap waste and septage.
This is dewatered on site at our SDTF permit number SDTF-36-15.
• The incoming septage and Grease trap waste is brought in via pump truck and off loaded at our
onsite SDTF dewatering facility. The waste is pumped into a "grit box" to remove any rock grit,
or trash items.
• Once ran through grit box, the waste is pumped into a bar screen to remove any additional
inorganic foreign objects.
• Once passing through bar screen, the waste is pH adjusted and pumped into dewatering
treatment boxes.
• The water filters out of the dewatering boxes and is pumped to the sewer system to be treated
at Two Rivers water treatment facility.
• The solids cake left in the dewatering boxes transported to compost production area mixing pit
and used as a Feedstock in the compost blend where it is mixed with substrate material in the
mixing pit.
14. Any amendment to be added to the compost, how it will be stored, and when it will be added. If
wood ash is used, also provide total metals lab testing of the ash, and confirm that metals testing of the
finished compost will be after ash is added.
No amendments are added to the compost.
Once fully cured and screened some of the final finished compost is mixed with loose Dirt, sand,
stone chips etc. to make different garden blends or topsoil blends.
15. Processing activities to prepare materials for composting, such as grinding.
• Currently no grinding on shredding of material occurs to prepare material for composting.
16. Pile sizes for feedstock, composting, curing, and final product storage (width and height). Length is
unlimited within the permitted boundary of each area. Describe distance between rows, to provide
vehicular access in the event of a fire. Storage of wood debris, mulch, and finished compost should be in
rows no larger than 50 feet wide and 30 feet high.
• Feedstock, curing, and final product storage piles will be no more than 50ft wide and 30ft high.
• They will be monitored for temperature, moisture, and contamination.
• Composting windrows will be no more than 10ft in height and will generally be between 50-
100yds long, contained within permitted areas.
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17. Describe compliance with the time, temperature, and turning requirements in Rule .1406 (11), (12),
and (13) as appropriate for the feedstock and compost method. Describe location of and spacing of
monitoring points, probe depth (at least 24 to 36 inches), monitoring frequency, and recordkeeping.
Monitoring frequency during the time and temperature requirement period should be every other day,
or Monday -Wednesday -Friday if the site is not open on weekends. If the site is operated to meet Rule
(13)(a) for PFRP then Rule (12) is automatically met for VAR.
• Temperature will be monitored closely at 20%, 40%, 60%, and 80% of windrow length in all
active windrows and recorded daily.
• Metabolic or biological activity increases with increasing temperature.
• The optimum temperature range for composting is between 130 degrees Fahrenheit and 160
degrees Fahrenheit once the process has begun.
• As stated in the North Carolina Solid Waste Compost Rules section .1406, the facility shall
maintain the compost process at a temperature above 131 degrees Fahrenheit for 15
consecutive days or longer, with 5 turnings and the average temperature during that time shall
be higher than 131 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure the highest level of pathogen reduction.
• If windrow material does not reach operating temperature, investigate windrow for moisture
content, porosity, and thoroughness of mixing.
• Compost managed at the required temperatures will favor destruction of pathogens.
18. Describe the probe thermometer to be used. Describe calibration of the thermometer at least once
per year, to include written documentation of the calibration. Onsite calibration using ice water is an
acceptable method.
• Monitor temperature of the compost windrow daily -except for weekends.
• The compost tech should monitor temperatures at specified monitoring locations along the
windrow.
• Temperature monitoring locations are 20%, 40%, 60% and 80% of the total length of the
windrow.
• The temperature monitoring probes consist of 36- to 48-inch-long dial stem thermometers.
Temperature monitoring shall be accomplished at the 24-to-30-inch depth at each monitoring
location.
• A probe type dial stem thermometer (as manufactured by REOTEMP) with a 36" stainless steel
stem will be needed to monitor the temperature of the compost.
o Ice Calibration Method
■ Fill a tall glass to the top with ice cubes. Add pre -chilled water to just below the
top of the ice. Stir for about 15 seconds.
■ Insert the thermometer stem or probe 2" into the center of the ice bath and stir
gently for another 15 seconds, keeping the stem surrounded by the ice cubes
and moving constantly
■ An accurate thermometer will read 32°F. Don't let the thermometer rest against
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glass or you'll get a high reading. Don't measure the temperature of the clear
water below the ice, as it may not be 32°F.
■ Adjust fixture on the back of the temperature probe if gauge is not reading at
exactly 32°F.
IN Record date, time and parameters of calibration in Windrow log and site
logbook.
19. Describe other monitoring, such as moisture content, oxygen level, porosity, carbon to nitrogen ratio
testing, etc., including method and frequency.
• Laboratory analysis of compost is conducted every 30 days.
• The laboratory analysis investigates moisture content, 02 levels, porosity, C:N ratio, pathogen
reduction, metal analysis and germination.
• The sample is a composite sample of finished compost. The sample is collected under sanitary,
uncontaminated conditions using sterilized equipment and environments. The sample is
overnighted to A&L Great Lakes laboratory for examination and is tested within 24 hours of
receipt.
• Additionally, Solvita testing is conducted on a monthly basis onsite to determine ammonia and
carbon levels indicating maturity and stability.
• Regular daily on site hand squeeze tests are done to estimate moisture content.
20. The method of aeration provided, frequency, and the capacity of aeration equipment, for both
composting and curing piles.
• Aeration is achieved at multiple points throughout the composting process.
• Mixing the compost with the Komptech Windrow turner is necessary to ensure that all particles
are exposed to high temperatures to inactivate potentially pathogenic microorganisms.
• The mixing aerates and redistributes air pockets to ensure proper oxygen levels for the
composting process.
• The mixing is complete by rotation of the composting mass.
• Mixing in the windrow with the turner assures that all particles in the compost mass are
exposed to the required temperatures for the required period.
• Composting is dependent on the amount of oxygen supplied by aeration.
• Aeration will be executed dependent on PFRP and temperature reading.
• Active windrows and active curing piles will be monitored and either turned by the turner
(windrows) or rotated and turned by the loader (curing piles), windrows are turned
approximately every three days or as amended by temperature and moisture conditions.
21. Describe compost testing and the method for collecting samples, in accordance with Rule .1407(b).
• Laboratory analysis of compost is conducted every 30 days.
• The laboratory analysis investigates moisture content, 02 levels, porosity, C:N ratio, pathogen
reduction, metal analysis and germination.
• The sample is a composite sample of finished compost. The sample is collected under sanitary,
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overnighted to A&L Great Lakes laboratory for examination and is tested within 24 hours of
receipt.
• Additionally, Solvita testing is conducted on a monthly basis onsite to determine ammonia and
carbon levels indicating maturity and stability.
• Regular daily on site hand squeeze tests are done to estimate moisture content.
• The sample should be processed within the hold time required by the lab testing procedure, and
this is usually 24 hours.
• The sample that is collected for metals analysis is to be collected and composited over a six-
month period (or every 20,000 tons produced) from each batch of compost. See Rule
1407(b)(4) for procedure.
22. Describe distribution and ultimate use of the finished compost. If agriculture nutrient claims are to
be made for the compost, for fertilizer or soil additive, the owner is required to meet the requirements
of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Plant Industry Division.
• Finished compost will be utilized as a component of bioretention mix in stormwater systems, as
a medium for plant growth, as a landscape material and for agricultural, horticultural, or
silvicultural substrate.
• Sold to Landscaping companies as Compost, or as Topsoil, or ad a Garden blend.
• All compost materials will be certified as PFRP and representative samples of the material will
be tested as accomplished by NCDA for organic matter, nutrient, regulated metal, and salt
levels.
23. Describe method for removal from the site, and a contingency plan for disposal or alternative usage
of residues or finished compost that cannot be used in the expected manner due to poor quality or
change in market conditions.
• In the event that product is deemed to be of "poor" quality, the compost will be added back to
new production of compost and undergo the composting process over again.
• This includes PFRP, temperature, oxygen, and moisture monitoring and screening.
• If any material was determined to be undesirable and not suitable to be reprocessed, it would
be taken to landfill for disposal.
• High quality and compliant product that meets all requirements is removed from site and taken
to market by either truck and trailer or by dump truck.
• It is in a stable and mature state when removed from the property.
• Compost or compost products are loaded onto truck by front wheel loaders.
• The material is tarped in the bed of the truck and hauled off
24. Describe recordkeeping and annual reporting in accordance with Rule .1406 (1)(b), Rule .1406
(19)(c), and Rule .1408 provide a copy of the temperature log forms and other recordkeeping forms.
• Per Rule .1406 (1)(b), Rule .1406 (19)(c), and Rule .1408, a copy of the permit, plans, and
operational reports are maintained at Earth Farms at all times.
• Annual training documents for facility staff, including a review of the operations plan and permit
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• Temperature log forms, and PFRP tracking forms are kept in an orderly manner and kept on site
at all times.
25. Describe operational activities for surface water and process water control features (for example,
drain covers, pipes, ponds, tanks). For onsite tanks, frequency of pumping and removal.
• A small liquid collection basin will be used to handle any surface water from the compost
windrow pads. Contents of the basin will be removed as needed and will normally be
incorporated back into compost batch.
• The addition of any collected pad surface water to any compost windrows to add moisture will
restart the PFRP process at the time the pad surface water is added to the compost.
• Pad surface water can also be lime stabilized and land applied.
• In an emergency, the collected water can be transported to the city of Cramerton WWTP.
26. Provide documentation that the local fire protection agency has been notified of the site use as a
compost facility.
• Please see below.
INVINDRIVER
ENVIRONMENTAL
I 10/29�2021
Memorandum For Record
Subject: Fire Department Notification
To Whom it May Concern,
Thrs memorandum serves as record that Ryan Ellis, Branch Manager, WRE Earth Farms LLC
notified the Spencer Mountaln Fire Department, 1011 Dallas Stanley Hwy, Dallas, NC 28034, of
the composting operation that Earth Farms operates at 351 Colt Thornburg Rd on 10/29/2021.
Both parties discussed the nature of the operation to include:
• Local Fire Code
■ Safe feedstock storage
I Feedstock Temperature Monitoring
Borth Ryan and the Fire Department exchanged contact Information For safe keeping, in the
event an emergency, or fire related situation arises.
Earth Farms will communicate with Spencer Mountain Fire Department on an annual basis to
reassess risks and any changes to the operation.
The point of contact for this memorandum is the undersigned at 704-689-9249 or
elii nVira nmental.com,
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Ryan Ellis
Branch Manager
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27. Plan for fire prevention and actions to be taken in the event of an accidental fire. Describe
equipment provided to control accidental fires. It should be stated that any fire will be reported to the
Solid Waste Section within 24 hours, followed by a written notification of the details of the fire within 15
days of the incident.
• Temperature, moisture, and pile size will be monitored and remediated, if necessary, in order to
prevent fires.
• Site monitors windrows for hot spots and if any are identified they are addressed before they
can develop into a fire.
• In the event of an accidental fire, the local fire emergency services will be immediately
contacted for assistance.
• If employee safety is not compromised, water truck and excavation equipment will be utilized to
assist in putting out the fire.
• Any fire will be reported to the Solid Waste Section within 24 hours, followed by a written
notification of the details of the fire within 15 days of the incident.
28. Plan for maintaining facility property in a sanitary condition and actions to be taken to minimize
noise, vectors, litter, dust, and other airborne particulates. It should be stated that at the end of each
operating day, the unloading area will be cleared, and all feedstocks will be processed/mixed or properly
stored. Describe procedures to prevent blowing litter and dust from leaving the compost area and from
leaving the property.
• Vector and nuisance conditions will be addressed by maintaining proper cover over windrows to
prevent vector attraction.
• Facility is located in rural, agricultural area, and due to the size of the property any noise
nuisance is greatly limited.
• Dust control, if needed, will be achieved by wetting roadways and other surfaces generating
dust.
• At the end of each operating day, the unloading area will be cleared, and all feedstocks will be
processed/mixed or properly stored.
• Listed below are some maintenance practices that will be implemented to ensure the
maintenance and cleanliness of the facility.
• Do not allow any equipment that exceeds design load limits on or within twenty feet of the
pads.
• Maintain all electrical and mechanical equipment in good operating condition by following
electrical codes and manufacturers recommendations. Inspect and repair grounding rods,
switches, wiring, and all vehicles and equipment involved in the process.
• Fences, railings, roofing, and/or warning signs must be maintained to provide warning and
prevent unauthorized entry.
• Keep the area around the composting facility mowed and free of tall weeds and brush.
• Repair any vehicular, vandalism or animal damage.
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• Clean and maintain compost production areas as required to maintain pleasant work
environment.
• Clean and dry any spills, from wet material immediately to sustain safe work environment.
29. Contingency plans for wind, heavy rain, snow, freezing weather and other extreme weather events,
air pollution, equipment breakdown, spills, unusual traffic patterns, long-term power outages, cracks in
concrete pads, etc.
Wind:
• Windy conditions should have little effect on composting operation since windrows are in open
areas.
• However, in windy conditions, special attention must be given to the temperature of windrows,
and care must be taken during the loading of raw materials (especially light materials) which
could tend to blow off the composting area.
• It is anticipated that the local topography and perimeter tall tree vegetation will tend to block a
great deal of the wind from the facility. However, if windy conditions are demonstrated to have
a detrimental effect on the continued processing of the compost, the impacted tasks will be
halted until the wind subsides.
Freezing Conditions:
• Operation in freezing conditions requires more frequent inspection of the pads to ensure that
any rainwater is not able pool on the concrete pads or windrow areas.
• Additional caution in operation of the turner loader is necessary during conditions where ice
may have formed on the site frozen raw materials should not be added to the mix.
• Windrows generate heat and prevent freezing.
Extended Power Failure:
• Operations during an extended power failure may be accomplished using portable generator.
Temperature monitoring of the composting windrows during a power failure must be continued,
and any compost which does not meet the temperature criteria must be reprocessed.
• Most of the composting equipment is diesel powered, like the windrow turner, screeners,
loaders etc. So power failure will have little impact on operations.
Fire:
• In the case of a fire, immediately notify the local fire department.
• If employee safety is not compromised, the company pump truck may be utilized to extinguish
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uioment Breakdown:
• In the event of a breakdown of the compost equipment, delivery of raw materials from the
onsite treatment facilities should be suspended until the equipment is repaired or replaced and
material passes all VAR and PFRP requirements.
30. Site safety procedures concerning onsite equipment (especially grinders), safety during unloading
and loading of materials, and safety to address other possible site hazards to workers or the public.
• Upon entering the site, the speed limit is 15mph.
• Heavy Equipment has the right of way.
• All vehicles and equipment when not in motion or in use must be placed in the "park" position
and parking brake applied.
• All personnel, employees, patrons, and guests must wear reflective gear at all times while on the
Earth Farms property.
• When operating in conjunction with vehicles, loaders will sound horn upon approach and exit.
• When passing at pinch points, all vehicles will sound with a horn blast and the opposite vehicle
will sound horn in response.
• Spill kits and hazardous disposal kits will remain in place and ready around site at any potential
safety hazards.
• First aid kits and Eye wash stations are located in the water treatment facility and in the Farm
shop.
• Trommel screeners operate with automatic shut off features for safety of personnel operating
the equipment.
• All staff participate in monthly LMS safety training, and regular tail gate safety meetings are held
to discuss relevant topics.
• EH&S Director from Wind River Environmental does routine site visits and inspections.
• Site manager does monthly site inspection including EH&S topics and areas.
31. Describe closure procedures for the site when the site ceases operation, in accordance with Rule
.1410.
Per Rule .1410, if the compost facility ceases operations, Earth Farms shall meet the following
conditions:
• 1. all feedstock and unfinished compost materials shall be removed from the site and taken to a
permitted solid waste or composting facility within 180 days.
• 2. Finished compost materials left onsite shall comply with G.S. 130A-309.05.
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Section 5 - Odor Control Plan
This section should describe site specific conditions, designed to minimize odors at the property
boundary by means such as expanded buffers, consideration of topography and wind patterns, or
process layout design. The plan should include the following:
1. Identification of all onsite potential odor sources on a map or diagram (examples, unloading area,
mixing area, active compost windrows, etc.).
Please see below.
Equipment Parking Shop
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2. Description of onsite weather conditions that may affect odor migration, such as prevailing wind
direction, topography, and seasonal variations.
• Activity such as mixing, and movement of in process compost and feedstocks should be
schedule to minimize the impact of odors. Accomplish these activities early in the workday to
take advantage of rising air currents.
• Avoid doing these activities on hot, still days or holidays and weekends.
• Typical windy conditions or early morning hours are better times to conduct such activities.
• Monitor the wind direction and postpone activities that may release significant odors when the
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• Facility is located in mostly agricultural area with significant buffer and distance from nearest
residential homes.
• Composting can continue year-round, even during cold weather. Seasonal and weather variation
may require operational adjustments that compensate for the change in weather conditions.
• Cold weather can slow the compositing process by increasing the heat loss transfer rate form
the composting operation into the atmosphere, but the insulation layer should mitigate most of
this transfer. The lower temperature reduces the microbial activity, especially near the surface.
This, in turn, decrease the amount of heat generated.
• Warm weather enhances water loss due to evaporation from the windrows. Water should be
added if material become too dry (moisture content drops below 40%). Again, the loss should
not be excessive from the windrow, and controls can be implemented by scheduling turning
operation or adding moisture as required.
• In event excess liquid accumulates on the site because of rain and wet weather. That excess
liquid will be collected in a tank truck and processed on site through the SDTF or transported to
an approved liquid handling facility such as city of Crameton POTW.
3. Plan to monitor onsite odor and record odor data for the odor sources with the potential to migrate
offsite. Data shall include date, time, site specific conditions, weather conditions, wind direction, and
characteristics and intensity of odor.
• Composting plant management and Supervisor routinely conduct site inspections to monitor
and address the many routine site management and maintenance requirements. This includes
monitoring for any change or increase in odor.
• In the event of odor complaints, an Earth Farms representative will immediately investigate the
matter and take every available measure to rectify the issue.
• The manager and supervisor will investigate odors onsite and will travel to location of odor
complaint.
• The manager and supervisor will contact complaint making individuals investigate odor include
date, time, site specific conditions, weather conditions, wind direction, and characteristics and
intensity of odor, and the location the odor was reported.
• Manager and supervisor will notify individuals of steps and procedures to fix the described odor
and prevent it in the future.
• All complaints and actions taken will be login the facility operations logbook.
4. Description of the facility's odor complaint protocol, including forms used, odor verification by
operator both onsite and offsite, what the response will be, and who will be contacted.
• In the event of odor complaints, an Earth Farms representative will immediately investigate the
matter and take every available measure to rectify the issue.
• The manager and supervisor will investigate odors onsite and will travel to location of odor
complaint.
• The manager and supervisor will contact complaint making individuals investigate odor
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• Manager and supervisor will notify individuals of steps and procedures to fix the described odor
and prevent it in the future.
• All complaints and actions taken will be login the facility operations logbook.
5. Description of complaint record keeping.
• In the event of odor complaints, an Earth Farms representative will immediately investigate the
matter and take every available measure to rectify the issue. The manager and supervisor will
investigate odors onsite and will travel to location of odor complaint. The manager and
supervisor will contact complaint making individuals, investigate odor time/date, odor smell,
odor location, and severity of odor. Manager and supervisor will notify individuals of steps and
procedures to fix the described odor and prevent it in the future.
• All complaints and actions taken will be login the facility operations logbook.
6. Description of odor control design and operating best management practices to be used onsite:
The standing SOP (standard operating procedure) for our site consist of a multifaceted list of checks.
This check list takes many factors into consideration when receiving feedstocks (especially new ones),
turning windrows, and mixing materials. The list consists of:
• Wind direction
• Rain falls
• Moisture content
• Time of day
• Overall odor strength of feedstock
• Any other inhibiting weather conditions
a. Personnel are trained by an experienced compost technician to ensure full understanding of the
processes and potential fault points. Personnel are trained by employees who have completed
USCC compost operation training course.
b. Feedstocks are received and checked by compost technician. Characteristics that are checked
when receiving feedstocks are: permit permitting material, viscosity, moisture level, and smell.
c. Feedstocks are only received during business hours so that mixing can occur immediately.
Avoiding overly wet feedstocks and compost. The use of relatively coarse co -composting
materials that allow oxygen diffusion into the pile can help avoid odor problems.
d. Activity such as mixing, and movement of in process compost and feedstocks should be
schedule to minimize the impact of odors. Accomplish these activities only early in the workday
to take advantage of rising air currents. Avoid doing these activities on hot, still days or holidays
and weekends. Windy conditions or early morning hours are better times to conduct such
activities. Monitor the wind direction and postpone activities that may release significant odors
when the wind is blowing towards the most sensitive neighbors.
e. All the putrescible material is mixed and blended with a suitable substrate on the concrete pit
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f. Compost piles are monitored daily for moisture content. When needed, water can be added via
water truck to rows.
g. Aeration is done through our windrow turner. The windrows will be turned at least 5 times
within a period of 15 days while the rows are above 131 F°.
h. Any standing water is collected via pump truck. No standing water is permitted on site as per
permit requirements.
i. The weather is recorded every day in a daily logbook.
j. Minimize dust, which can transport odors.
k. As and when needed covering the upper third of the windrow with either 3 to 6 inches of
finished compost, 3 to 6 inches of a stable compost, or a carbon rich material such as
woodchips.
• Odor control
o Capping piles with fresh carbon source and/or finished compost
o All the putrescible material is mixed and blended with a suitable substrate in the
concrete pit on the day of arrival to reduce nuisance vectors.
o Sufficiently turning piles on a regular schedule and ensuring that they are properly
aerated.
o Turning is done during low prevailing wind speeds.
o Turning is refrained during morning and evening hours as to accommodate for high
volume of domestic traveling.
o All standing rainwater will be collected and managed as they arise.
o Moisture levels, temperature, and pH levels will be monitored daily.
• The standing SOP (standard operating procedure) for our site consist of a multifaceted list of
checks. This check list takes many factors into consideration when receiving feedstocks
(especially new ones), turning windrows, and mixing materials. The list consists of:
o Wind direction
o Rain falls
o Moisture content
o Time of day
o Overall pungency of feedstock
7. For indoor facilities, describe the design and operation of biofilters, if applicable, and procedures for
equipment breakdown.
• N/A we compost our windrows outdoors.
Section 6 — Financial Assurance
Financial assurance is required for certain facilities, effective July 1, 2020.
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• Sites owned/operated by local governments,
• Sites owned/operated by federal or state entities,
• Small Type 3 facilities
It is required for Large Type 3 and all Type 4 facilities, which do not meet the exemptions listed above.
The application will need to include a cost estimate for a third party to remove and dispose of the
maximum amount of waste to be stored onsite. The maximum amount for the calculation would be the
active compost volume, not curing or final product. Provide an itemized cost, to include the maximum
amount onsite, removal and transportation cost, and disposal cost. Disposal would be a landfill or
another compost site that would be able to take the waste. A financial assurance mechanism will need
to be established. See Rules .1801 (a), .1802 (a)(1), .1805, and .1806 for more information.
• We have requested the appropriate financial assurance from our bank and will forward it as
soon as we receive it.
• Below is the calculations used to determine the amount of the Financial Assurance.
Unfinished compost/ Compost WIP in Yards
Pad 1
3,164
Yards
Pad 2
2,260
Yards
Pad 3
4,068
Yards
Total:
9,492
Yards
Truck loads @ 45 yards a load
Tons per truck average
Transport round trip
Cost per hour
Disposal
Total transportation cost
Total disposal cost
Total
Section 7 — Signature Pages
237.30 Trucks
10 Tons
8 Miles
$ 100.00 $/hour
$ 38.00 $/Ton
$ 11, 865.00
$ 90,174.00
$102, 039.00
Place signature page(s) at the end of the application text, before the appendices.
1. Applicant signature page.
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2. If the landowner of the property is not the applicant, the attached certification form by the landowner
is required.
Applicant company is the landowner
Signature page of applicant
Ryan Ellis
legal S&
Name of facility:
Wind River Environmental LLC dba Earth Farms Organics
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision and that the information provided in this application is true, accurate, and
complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that North Carolina General Statute 130A-22 provides for administrative penalties of up
to fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) per day per each violation of the Solid Waste Management
Rules. I further understand that the Solid Waste Management Rules may be revised or amended in
the future and that the facility siting and operations of this solid waste management facility will be
required to comply with all such revisions or amendments.
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Signature Print Name
Branch Manager
Title
Wind River Environmental LLC dba Earth Farms Organics
Business or organization name
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Date